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I know Christmas should be a happy time but it fills me with dread.
I know I should be looking forward to Christmas with my husband and children. My son (age 1) and daughter (age 4) are very excited about Christmas but I just think of Christmas with dread. I had a difficult childhood … Continue reading
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I don’t want to lose my daughter. I need help now.
I am desperate to find help for my 15-year-old daughter who suffers from ADHD and who I now believe is severely depressed. She is lashing out in anger at everyone around her including teachers, police, parents. She is rude, ignorant, does not … Continue reading
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I am no longer a virgin and I feel bad, what should I do?
I am 16 and I had sex with my boyfriend. I am not a virgin now and I don’t feel good, what should i do? There are three types of things you should do now. These are about: Medical issues … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, birth control, depression, doctor, feelings, guilt, peer pressure, psychological well being, relationship, sex, sexually transmitted disease, shame, STD, values, virgin
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My mother-in-law is constantly criticizing me, what can I do?
I have been depressed since the birth of my child 9 months ago. I am doing better but the biggest problem is my mother-in-law. She is always criticizing me, saying I am neglecting my child and a bad mother because … Continue reading
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How can I get my daughter tested for ADHD?
I have an 11-year-old daughter who I think has some issues, her teachers believe she may have ADHD, how do I get her tested? The diagnosis of ADHD can be done by a psychologist, psychiatrist or a pediatrician who specializes … Continue reading
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My grandson is being affected by his parents fighting, what can I do?
I have two grandsons, ages eight and ten. Their parents just started a new business and have been very stressed and working all hours. My husband and I have been babysitting the boys a lot. The parents have apparently been … Continue reading
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My son walks in circles and talks to himself, should I be worried?
I don’t know if I should be concerned at this point or not. My eldest son walks around in circles and talks to himself. He seems to be trying to figure things out. When I ask what he is doing, … Continue reading
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